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Rockstar energy drink vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rockstar energy drink and Light beer?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 in Rockstar energy drink is higher than in Light beer.
  • Rockstar energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 156% more.
  • Light beer contains 136 times less Sugar than Rockstar energy drink. Rockstar energy drink contains 12.26g of Sugar, while Light beer contains 0.09g.

We used Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink
3
:
7
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Rockstar energy drink
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 3% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink
5
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3879.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 370% 185% 251% 313% 0% 472% 0%
Light beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3879.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink
3
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Protein +36%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1549.4%
Equal in Water - 92.88
Equal in Other - 6.1
Rockstar energy drink
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 g
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more Protein +36%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1549.4%
Equal in Water - 92.88
Equal in Other - 6.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockstar energy drink Light beer
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockstar energy drink Light beer Opinion
Net carbs 12.7g 0.77g Rockstar energy drink
Protein 0.34g 0.25g Rockstar energy drink
Fats 0.22g 0g Rockstar energy drink
Carbs 12.7g 0.77g Rockstar energy drink
Calories 58kcal 46kcal Rockstar energy drink
Fructose 3.59g Rockstar energy drink
Sugar 12.26g 0.09g Light beer
Calcium 1mg 4mg Light beer
Iron 0.05mg 0.03mg Rockstar energy drink
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Light beer
Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Light beer
Potassium 6mg 21mg Light beer
Sodium 16mg 4mg Light beer
Zinc 0.05mg 0.01mg Rockstar energy drink
Copper 0mg 0.006mg Light beer
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Light beer
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.015mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B3 9.82mg 0.391mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B5 4.167mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B6 1.353mg 0.034mg Rockstar energy drink
Folate 0µg 6µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 3.77µg 0.02µg Rockstar energy drink

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Rockstar energy drink Light beer
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Rockstar energy drink
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Rockstar energy drink
2%
Light beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rockstar energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/nutrients
  2. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.